REFORMER PILATES
Reformer Pilates is a comprehensive, full-body workout system offering a wide range of strengthening and stretching exercises, all performed on the most popular and well-known Pilates apparatus: the Reformer.
Unlike Matwork, Reformer Pilates utilizes springs to provide both assistance and resistance, supporting you through challenging exercises. This unique approach allows for precise targeting and effective engagement of specific muscle groups, making it an ideal workout for improving strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness.
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Reformer Foundation
Suitable for beginners.
This class introduces the contemporary Pilates essential repertoire, along with modifications. You’ll learn fundamental breathing techniques, stretching exercises, and core Pilates principles, providing a solid foundation for your practice.
Reformer Evolution
Designed for practitioners with experience.
Building on the essential repertoire, this class incorporates intermediate exercises and their modifications. You’ll deepen your understanding of Pilates techniques, refine your skills, and continue developing strength, flexibility, and body control.
Reformer Advanced
Tailored for individuals with years of experience on the Reformer, including instructors.
This advanced class covers complex exercises that demand high levels of strength, coordination, and precision. It’s perfect for those looking to challenge themselves and push their limits.
Good Morning Reformer
Open to all levels.
Start your day with a balanced mix of relaxation and activity. This class offers a gentle yet invigorating Reformer workout, perfect for awakening your body and mind.
Reformer Cardio-Tramp
Suitable for individuals with some experience on the Reformer.
This dynamic class combines cardiovascular exercise with Pilates principles using a trampoline attachment. The Cardio-Tramp adds an element of jumping and stretching that is easy on the joints, providing a fun and effective way to boost your heart rate while toning muscles.
Reformer + Tower
Intended for individuals with experience on both the Reformer and the Tower (Cadillac).
This class integrates the Reformer and Tower apparatuses, offering a comprehensive workout that targets all muscle groups. It combines the benefits of both machines, enhancing your range of motion, resistance, and support in your Pilates practice.
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Reformer Lev. 1 (Beginners)
Intended for those starting their Pilates journey.
This class introduces you to the essential Pilates repertoire on the Reformer, focusing on fundamental exercises, basic breathing techniques, and core Pilates principles. It’s the perfect starting point for building strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Reformer Lev. 1-2 (Essential/Intermediate)
Designed for practitioners with some experience.
This class bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate levels, covering the essential and intermediate repertoire along with modifications. You’ll work on refining your technique, enhancing your strength and flexibility, and exploring more complex movements.
Reformer Lev. 2 (Intermediate)
Designed for practitioners with experience.
Focusing on the intermediate Pilates repertoire, this class offers a deeper exploration of Pilates exercises and their modifications. You’ll engage in more intricate choreography, challenging your coordination, control, and endurance.
Reformer Lev. 3 (Advanced)
Tailored for individuals with years of experience on the Reformer, including instructors.
This advanced class delves into the most challenging Pilates repertoire, requiring a high level of proficiency and understanding of Pilates techniques. It’s designed for those ready to take their practice to the next level, focusing on complex exercises that demand precision, strength, and control.
Reformer + Chair (Open Level)
Open to all levels.
This unique class combines the Reformer and the Stability Chair, offering a versatile and challenging workout. The Stability Chair adds an element of balance and core stability to the traditional Reformer exercises, making this class perfect for those looking to enhance their overall strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class provides a well-rounded Pilates experience.
Reformer Cardio-Tramp
Suitable for individuals with some experience on the Reformer.
This dynamic class combines cardiovascular exercise with Pilates principles using a trampoline attachment. The Cardio-Tramp adds an element of jumping and stretching that is easy on the joints, providing a fun and effective way to boost your heart rate while toning muscles.
MATWORK
In Matwork classes exercises are mostly performed lying down on the mat, using small pieces of equipment and Pilates props such as soft balls, fitness circles and bands to promote body toning, and improve posture, alignment, and strength.
The aim of this workout is typically to strengthen and lengthen the form by focusing particularly on your core muscles.
CARDIO TRAMP
The Cardio Tramp is a dynamic low-impact cardio workout performed on the Reformer.
The Cardio Tramp provides a resilient landing surface for functional and fun rebounding activity, increasing workout potential for all exercises - from post-rehab to elite athletes - and always ensures a joint-friendly impact.
Cardio Tramp classes require previous experience with the Reformer.
STABILITY CHAIR
The Stability Chair is a multifunctional Pilates machine used for upper and lower body strength and conditioning, enhancing stability and improving body control.
Chair classes provide a full-body workout while rebalancing muscles.Other than facilitating high-performance exercises for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the chair is also ideal for rehab clients or those who need to stay in a seated or upright position.
TOWER
This unique class combines Matwork essential repertoire with spring resistance based Tower exercises. In this versatile activity individuals can perform three-dimensional movements, which provide them with enhanced mobility, fitness and improved performance. In one session, you can touch on all aspects of fitness training, including balance, coordination, core strength and flexibility without ever leaving the mat surface.
